Another UN Special Rapporteur is coming to the Philippines to “appreciate the well-rooted and flourishing democracy” of the country, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Saturday, Jan. 20. Irene Khan, UN’s rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression, will be in the country from...
Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda (left) and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (Photo from Rep. Salceda's office, Facebook) Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda has credited President Marcos' efforts for the United States (US)-based trade and...
United States Ambassador to Manila MaryKay Carlson believes that the alliance between the Philippines and the United States is “stronger than ever” as she met with the country’s top defense officials amid China’s demands for both countries to stop their military activities in the West...
The ambassadors of the United States, Japan, European Union, and China to the Philippines are hoping for new opportunities for collaboration and closer ties as the country rings in the new year on Monday, Jan. 1. (Photo from US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlon via X) In a...
LONDON (AFP) -- British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has agreed a deal to buy a 25 percent stake in Manchester United for about $1.3 billion, vowing to return the Premier League club to the "top of world football." British INEOS Group chairman Jim Ratcliffe (AFP) United also announced in a statement...
United States Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson seems to be enjoying the Christmas festivities in the Philippines, so what better way to celebrate the season of giving than to share her favorite holiday drink recipe? US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson and her...
Flags of the Philippines (left), United States (Unsplash) A legal luminary in the House of Representatives says its time for the Philippines to run to the United States (US) for help regarding China's aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). ...
The Philippines voted in favor of a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution that called for an immediate ceasefire in war-torn Gaza, months after it abstained from a call for an “immediate humanitarian truce” between Israel and Hamas. Smoke billows from the Gaza's Rafah border...
PARIS (AFP) -- Manchester United crashed out of the Champions League on Tuesday, Dec. 12, and failed to even secure the consolation of a Europa League spot as Bayern Munich won 1-0 at Old Trafford. Bayern Munich's French forward Kingsley Coman celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during...
A general view shows a screen of votes during a United Nations General Assembly meeting to vote on a non-binding resolution demanding "an immediate humanitarian ceasefire" in Gaza at UN headquarters in New York on December 12, 2023. (AFP) UNITED NATIONS -- The UN General Assembly...
International support is pouring in for the Philippines after its vessels became the latest targets of water cannon attacks by the China Coast Guard (CCG) in the West Philippine Sea, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Monday, Dec. 11. Speaking in a Palace briefing, DFA...
Sen. Francis Tolentino highlighted how the passage of the Philippine Maritime Zones Act will improve the country’s maritime governance. Sen. Francis Tolentino, chairperson of the Senate Special Committee on Philippine Maritime and Admiralty Zones, welcomes questions from colleagues as he defends...
